02 CR250.....it's done!

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Edited Date/Time 1/25/2012 2:26pm
The garage sale bike is all freshened up and for all practical purposes is done. Even went riding this weekend. The family thought it looked too good for the ratty stock pipe so they hooked me up with some bling for X-Mas. Even with the pipe and silencer figured in, still less than 2 grand overall in it. Used up a favor or two in the rebuild process, but what are friends for??





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txmxer 12/29/2009 3:38pm
12/29/2009 3:38pm
that sucks...since it's not in my shop.

Very nice job Newmann.

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newmann 12/29/2009 3:40pm
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Funny thing I noticed at the local track this weekend, way more two strokes than four strokes. Warmed the heart.
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Outsider 12/29/2009 3:42pm
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Nice bike! How does it ride, compared to a newer 450?

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500 Mike 12/29/2009 3:46pm
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WOW!!! Nice job. That thing looks brand new!
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Yaya 12/29/2009 4:04pm
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You Sir have, "Totally Redeemed Yourself!" Very bitching bike enjoy it greatly!
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T-Fish 12/29/2009 4:06pm
12/29/2009 4:06pm Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 7:40pm
Good looking bike...for a Honda.


But really, that's a clean and great looking scoot.
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Big Lenny 12/29/2009 4:11pm
12/29/2009 4:11pm
Not so fast Mr. Newmann, Where's them swingarm decals?...
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kawboy388 12/29/2009 4:13pm
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newmann wrote:
Funny thing I noticed at the local track this weekend, way more two strokes than four strokes. Warmed the heart.
I keep looking for this increase in the number of 2 strokes at my local tracks, and I don't see it.

Good job on the detailing of the bike.
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Yaya 12/29/2009 4:33pm
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newmann wrote:
Funny thing I noticed at the local track this weekend, way more two strokes than four strokes. Warmed the heart.
kawboy388 wrote:
I keep looking for this increase in the number of 2 strokes at my local tracks, and I don't see it. Good job on the detailing...
I keep looking for this increase in the number of 2 strokes at my local tracks, and I don't see it.

Good job on the detailing of the bike.
Even Mitch on his interview with TWMX, said he is seeing a resurgence of 2strokes around local trackes and especially in Europe.
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Adam43 12/29/2009 5:29pm
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Looking good. So strange that this is sort of a rare sight, my friends and I all had these at the time.
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Cygnus 12/29/2009 5:38pm
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I'll give you 3500.00 cash now.
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newmann 12/29/2009 5:45pm
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Big Lenny wrote:
Not so fast Mr. Newmann, Where's them swingarm decals?...
Laying on the floor in the garage. That is if they didn't get swept up and thrown in the trash! I put some elbow grease into cleaning up that arm, just couldn't bring myself to stickering it all up. The airbox decals were a stretch. And this was actually the first set of pre-printed backgrounds I've ever had. So, you'll have to cut me some slack.
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newmann 12/29/2009 6:05pm
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Outsider wrote:
Nice bike! How does it ride, compared to a newer 450?
You're asking someone who mostly rides 125's. I have never taken a full lap on a 450, never been interested. But it seems pretty smooth on power delivery. Not real hard hitting, but quick. Like a 2 smoke should be!
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newmann 12/29/2009 6:13pm
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williamsmotowerx wrote:
When's that KX going to be done!

Most everything is looking pretty good on it. Got the airboot all pieced together and fitting as nice as can be expected. PSI carb is on with a Yamaha YZ250 cable and throttle. PWR says my radiators should ship out next week. Been waiting on them for awhile. Got to get them fitted up and figure out where to weld in the coil brackets. Then the tear it all down and give everything a good cleanup. Can't let it be seen looking all ratty. For an 07 KX250F that was less than a year old when we got it, this thing was pretty rough. It will be sweet looking soon.

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jmc2 12/29/2009 7:05pm
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Absolutely, looks good...
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Big Lenny 12/29/2009 7:18pm
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Outsider wrote:
Nice bike! How does it ride, compared to a newer 450?
newmann wrote:
You're asking someone who mostly rides 125's. I have never taken a full lap on a 450, never been interested. But it seems pretty smooth on...
You're asking someone who mostly rides 125's. I have never taken a full lap on a 450, never been interested. But it seems pretty smooth on power delivery. Not real hard hitting, but quick. Like a 2 smoke should be!
Only 250 put out more hp than it that year was the KTM, those bikes are fast New..
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gsxrcr28 12/29/2009 7:28pm
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Nice job Newman.


I have the same bike and really enjoy it.
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RACEGUY 12/29/2009 7:35pm
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Soooo nice. You have done well. (This is admiration talkin'). Lemmee ride it.....just across the field....honest, I won't crash it.Smile
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DPR250R 12/29/2009 7:52pm
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Why do I feel old looking at a restored 2002?

Anyway... very nice!!!
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bd 12/30/2009 1:36am
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Nice!!!!
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Rotax 12/30/2009 4:16am
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No doubt it couldn't have gone to a better home.
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rallendude 12/30/2009 6:54am
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Newmann, I've got a stock pipe in my basement that I think csme from that year bike. Maybe it was a 2003. It's in new condition, you interested? I think it, with all the paint stripped would look way cooler than that big fat chrome thing.

If so, shoot me an email at rallendude at aol dot com.


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